No matter how hard the road seems, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.” In 1987, Matt Levy was born prematurely at 25 weeks. He has cerebral palsy, is legally blind, and has had 40-50 operations on his heart, lungs, ears, and even brain. Matt is also a swimmer. You might have seen him win gold for Australia. He has competed at five consecutive Paralympic Games, winning 3 gold 1 silver, and 5 bronze medals. He’s also swam at 5 World Swimming Championships – winning 20 international medals and holding 4 World Records. Matt has a degree in Business (Management), an Australian Institute of Company Directors qualification and MBA (Leadership), as well as an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to sport. Buy a book or connect with Matt via his website at: www.mattlevy.com.au. This is a live recording from the inaugural AFT International Port Macquarie Sports Fitness Fest – Keynote, Sports Inclusion held in Panthers Port Macquarie on November 4, 2023 at 10:00am. Learn more about the festival here: https://sportsfitnessfestival.com
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WALK & SOLVE CLUES @ SportsFitnessFestival.com. On World Day of the Deaf September 24, over 100 participants from the Malaysia Federation of the Deaf, the Malaysian Blind Sports Association and the YWCA Kuala Lumpur went on a walking tour to unravel clues and solve the riddles on this Move8 Walk-a-Hunt adventure around Bukit Bintang and Kuala Lumpur. Team AFT recorded the video in VR360 as a part of the AFT International Sports Fitness Festival which kicked off on September 24 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with the Sydney Haymarket (Chinatown) edition launched on September 30 and Port Macquarie in the mid-north coast of New South Wales Australia launched on November 4, 2023. Subscribe and like our videos to follow us on the next virtual adventure. Get the Clues & Missions when you RSVP. Remember, 30-minutes daily walking is a good start. Thank you and keep on moving ahead – Team AFT Move8 Warriors www.move8.org.
Sports
Soccer
- Pep Guardiola and Stefan Ortega's heated exchange after latest Premier League draw: Manchester City boss reveals what really happened January 15, 2025Manchester City's 2-2 draw against Brentford sparked conversations about the team’s performance and a post-match exchange between manager Pep Guardiola and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. While the match itself had its share of drama, the spotlight shifted to Guardiola’s intense interaction with Ortega, leading to questions about what transpired between the two. Pep Guardiola, known for […]
- Following in Kaka’s footsteps: Rafael Leao joins Milan’s elite 60-50 club January 15, 2025AC Milan’s victory over Como not only marked a crucial comeback but also solidified Rafael Leao’s place in the club’s history, joining an elite group alongside several legends of soccer, including Kaka. AC Milan’s victory over Como not only marked a crucial comeback but also solidified Rafael Leao’s place in the club’s history. The Portuguese […]
MMA
- Joe Rogan leaks list of 'hilarious' demands Kamala Harris made to appear on his podcast January 16, 2025Joe Rogan reveals the 'hilarious' conditions that Kamala Harris claimed must be met for her to appear on his podcast.
- Mike Tyson splashes $13million on himself following record-breaking Jake Paul fight January 15, 2025Mike Tyson has begun dipping into his fight purse from the Jake Paul fight, with his latest purchase amounting to an astonishing $13million.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Is Boxing Better Than Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? January 12, 2025Let me share with you the moment I became enmeshed in the age-old argument on boxing vs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)—which one is better? Oh wow, I have some ideas even though your taste will determine this. Thus, the truth is that both combat arts offer so many advantages. They equip you with mental toughness, self-defense […]
- The Mats Don’t Lie! January 3, 2025How Jiu-Jitsu reveals the truth about who you are. The first time I stepped onto the mats, I thought I was prepared. No! I wasn’t. The first time, six years ago, I went onto the mats; I believed I was prepared. I worked out hard, researched savvy grappling techniques, and convinced myself I was prepared […]
- How to Choose a Rashguard for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu December 30, 2024Choosing the perfect rashguard is critical for comfort, durability, and top performance during Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. With so many possibilities, how can you choose the one that best meets your needs? At Sente Athletics, I can get fantastic rashguards that help me improve my training experience. Here’s what you need to think about when choosing […]
Golf
- Ep 164: Media Matters with Alan SunderlandInformation might be the most important commodity in the world. How it is produced and consumed has an impact on the way we think and view issues. This is as true in golf as it is in the broader community and former ABC Editorial Director Alan Sunderland joins Ep 164 of the pod to talk […]
- Ep 163: Moore Park From the InsideThere's been lots of chatter about the closure of nine holes at Moore Park but how is the news being received internally? Club board member and multiple Club Champion Lucy Quilliam joins us in studio to discuss recent happenings at Sydney's busiest public golf course. Links mentioned on this episode: The Kids Golf Podcast Patreon […]
- Ep 162: Golf By Numbers: What the Game Gives Back To CommunitiesGolfers know it in their hearts but now a comprehensive report has confirmed what the game contributes to societies - in ways beyond just monetary - thanks to The Australian Golf Industry Council. Council head Karen Lunn joins the pod to talk about the why and how of the Community Benefits of Golf report which […]
- Ep 161: The Always interesting Meghan MaclarenWhen you want try to get a handle on the big, complex issues in golf you turn to Meghan Maclaren. LET player, blogger and all round thoughtful type, an hour in Meg's company is never anything but educational and entertaining. Enjoy. Links mentioned on this episode: Looking for a good cause to support? The AFRIEYA […]
Badminton
- Lining Halbertec 8000, Axforce 60, TKTTY & Arc 7 tour (NC, USA) January 16, 2025Hi all, trying to clear some of my collection that are collecting dust Lining Halbertec 8000 - 4UG5 - Mint - Lining No.1 @ 24/25 lbs - 170$ Lining Axforce 60 - 4UG6 - Mint - Aerobite @ 25/26 lbs - 120$ Yonex Arc 7 Tour - 4UG5 - Mint - 100$ Victor TKTTY - […]
- YONEX SUNRISE INDIA OPEN 2025 (14-1-2025 to 19-1-2025) January 15, 2025YONEX SUNRISE INDIA OPEN 2025 LEVEL : Super 750 Prize Money : $950,000 DRAW : https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/tournament/5268/yonex-sunrise-india-open-2025/results/draw Venue... YONEX SUNRISE INDIA OPEN 2025 (14-1-2025 to 19-1-2025)
eSports
- Soniqs Says Goodbye TGLTN And PUBG Team In Falcons Aquisition January 15, 2025Soniqs has parted ways with their storied PUBG roster and star player James “TGLTN” Giezen with the players signing on with Falcons Esports. With the move, Australian superstar TGLTN, Tristan “Shrimzy” Nowicki, Matt “Kickstart” Smith, Hunter “hwinn” Winn, and Owen “GUNNER” Monahan will join the Saudi-backed organization, as Soniqs goes through what appears to be […]
- Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour Cancelled January 15, 2025Dragon Ball games saw a big year in 2024, expanding with the release of Sparking Zero. This more nostalgic game proved to be more fun to play against each other than expected, although it hasn’t quite dethroned FighterZ as the best competitive game. An event was planned to celebrate all titles, the Dragon Ball Games […]
- Riot Games change blue essence rewards following new LoL season launch January 15, 2025After making some changes to the blue essence earning system, Riot Games is taking a step back to fix the issues in the upcoming patches. Riot Games admit they “screwed up” on new Blue Essence model In a blog post by the dev team, game designer Riot Meddler stated they will be shipping fixes to […]
eSports
- Top community tournaments of December 2024 January 7, 2025From Chile to the Philippines, Egypt and France, December once again saw many community tournaments taking place on Toornament.com. Here is a small selection of what proposed organizers like RedBull, FIBA, Moviestar or famous streamers. Red Bull Hattrick on EA FC 25 Red Bull Egypt completed its major EA FC 25 Hattrick tournament in December […]
- Top community tournaments of November 2024 December 2, 2024In November, Team Vitality, War Gaming, Red Bull, JBL, Rocket Baguette and Espot are among the many organizers who used Toornament to manage their community tournaments. Let’s take a closer look at each of their operations with their engaging gaming communities. Hextech Clash on League of Legends For the release of Arcane Season 2, Team […]
- [MAJ] How to get your community tournament license November 27, 2024Find the November 2024 version of our list of tournament license application forms and guidelines. As an esports tournament organizer, you usually need to fulfill a set of rules and apply for an authorization with the publisher to be able to organize a competition on a game. In this post, we will see what are […]
Health
Regional Asia Pacific Updates
Public Health Announcements
- -WHO Data Report on Malaysia: link
- -Malaysia Medical Relief Society, MERCY Malaysia offers a COVID-19 psychosocial support hotline: www.mercy.org.my
- -International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Malaysia Report: link
- -Malaysia’s Red Crescent Society: link
- -Greenpeace Malaysia calls for New Environment Minister to walk the talk #HutanPergiMana: link
MALAYSIA
Useful links:
- Ministry of Health click here
- Prime Minister’s Office read more…
- Malaysia’s Ministry of Health on COVID-19 Learn more.
- Malaysia Ministry of Youth & Sports Portal Rasmi Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (kbs.gov.my)
National Sports Council Malaysia
- SAMBUTAN KEPULANGAN PASUKAN TENPIN BOLING DARI PIALA DUNIA IBF 2025 January 15, 2025Skuad tenpin boling negara kembali dari Piala Dunia IBF 2025 di Hong Kong, China, dengan membawa pulang 2 pingat Emas dan 2 pingat Perak. Perseorangan Wanita – Natasha Roslan Berpasukan Lelaki – Rafiq Ismail, Tun Hakim, Ahmad Muaz & Timmy Tan Perseorangan Lelaki – Rafiq Ismail Berpasukan Wanita – Siti Safiyah, Natasha Roslan, Gillian Lim […]admin
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- TAKLIMAT CADANGAN PELAKSANAAN PEMBANGUNAN 8 SUKAN OLIMPIK January 14, 2025Taklimat cadangan pelaksanaan pembangunan 8 sukan Olimpik yang dipengerusikan oleh YBrs. Encik Suriaghandi P. Suppiah, Ahli Lembaga Pengurusan MSN telah berlangsung di MSN, Bukit Jalil. Sebanyak 8 jenis sukan dikenalpasti berpotensi mampu untuk layak ke Sukan Olimpik seperti Akuatik Renang, Akuatik Terjun, Berbasikal, Memanah, Taekwondo, Skuasy, Badminton dan Olahraga dan MSN kini menyasarkan pembangunan atlet […]admin
MyActiveSG
- Champions Behind the Scenes - Shirley Khaw November 28, 2024No horsing around: Driven by passion for growth At 45, Shirley Khaw's heartfelt journey with horses started unexpectedly over 20 years ago during a life-changing job interview. That moment sparked her passion for equestrian life. Her motto of being kind, brave, and open has shaped a fulfilling career she truly loves.ActiveSG Circle
- Champions Behind the Scenes - Azhar Yusof November 20, 2024Passion endures: Keeping the flame burning bright as an educatorActiveSG Circle
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Berita Sekretariat Kabinet Republik Indonesia
- Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru Pays Tribute to National Heroes at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery January 11, 2025Prime Minister (PM) of Japan, Ishiba Shigeru, accompanied by Japan’s First Lady, Madam Ishiba Yoshiko, made an honorary visit to the Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery, Jakarta on Saturday (01/11). This visit was part of PM Ishiba’s official agenda in Indonesia, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Japan. PM Ishiba and his entourage arrived […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
- President Prabowo Subianto Hosts PM Ishiba at Bogor Palace January 11, 2025President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto Saturday (01/11) welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru at Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java in his official visit. The arrival of Prime Minister Ishiba, who landed at around 9:50 AM local time, marked a significant moment in strengthening bilateral relationships between Indonesia and Japan. Upon his arrival […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
- President Prabowo Pays Courtesy Call to Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim January 9, 2025President Prabowo Subianto, Thursday (01/09), paid a courtesy call to his Malaysian counterpart Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Rumah Tangsi heritage building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting was arranged to strengthen the robust bilateral relations between the two countries in multiple sectors. The President was warmly welcomed by PM Anwar upon arrival at the […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
- Gov’t to Focus on Tax System Digitalization January 7, 2025The National Economic Council has reaffirmed commitment to support the Government’s priority programs, especially in increasing state revenue through tax system reform. “The digitalization program is important since it will improve tax administration and reduce tax avoidance, as well as increase compliance,” the National Economic Council member Mari Elka Pangestu told the journalist after meeting […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
- President Prabowo Receives Hajj Task Force: Reduced Hajj Cost January 7, 2025President Prabowo Subianto met with the Hajj Task Force of Commission VIII of the House of Representatives at Merdeka Palace on Tuesday (1/7). During the meeting, the task force presented a report on the decision related to the 2025 hajj organization such as the reduced hajj cost for the pilgrims and the value of benefits. […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
- Gov’t to Speed Up Housing Programs for Low-Income Communities January 7, 2025President Prabowo Subianto Tuesday (01/07) at the Merdeka Palace chaired a limited cabinet meeting with several Ministers of the Red and White Cabinet to discuss ways to accelerate housing development for low-income communities and implement pro-people policies in the housing sector. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Minister of Housing and Settlements Maruarar Sirait said […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
Thailand
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Bangkok Scoop
- GCC Medical Examinations: Ensuring a Healthy Start at Lotus Azure Medical Service Saha Clinic January 7, 2025Bangkok, Thailand — Lotus Azure Medical Service Saha Clinic is pleased to offer comprehensive GCC medical examinations for individuals planning to reside or work in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) […]BangkokScoop
- Thailand Introduces e-Visa Facility for Indians Starting January 1, 2025 December 12, 2024Bangkok, Thailand – The Royal Thai Government has announced that starting January 1, 2025, Indian passport holders will be able to access Thailand’s e-Visa facility. This new initiative aims to […]BangkokScoop
- Ambassador Nagesh Singh Meets Bangkok Council President to Discuss ‘Little India’ Initiative November 20, 2024Ambassador of India to Thailand, H.E. Nagesh Singh, recently met with Mr. Surachit Phongsinghvithya, President of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, to advance discussions on branding Bangkok’s Pahurat area as ‘Little […]BangkokScoop
Vietnam Sports News
- 17-year-old Vietnamese gamer became first foreign player in Korea's top gaming league January 15, 2025Seventeen-year-old Vietnamese gamer Trần Bảo Minh, nicknamed 'LazyFeel' made history as the first non-Korean to compete in the prestigious League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK), winning his debut match 2-1 for DRX and earning widespread praise for his standout performance.
- National golf schedule announced, expectations for 2025 are high January 15, 2025The Việtnam Golf Association (VGA) expects to have even more success with a full calendar of events in 2025.
- VIRESA aims for high results in a busy 2025 January 15, 2025The Việt Nam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA) has identified 2025 a crucial year for its international development.
- Daily web news: Phnom Penh Post
- VOA Cambodia
- Cambodian Media Broadcasting Corporation: Cambodianess
- Cambodian newspaper since 1993: The Cambodia Daily
Cambodian Daily News
- លោក សម រង្ស៊ី ជឿជាក់លើតុលាការថៃ នឹងចេញដីកាចាប់ខ្លួនទីប្រឹក្សាមេដឹកនាំបក្សកាន់អំណាចកម្ពុជា January 15, 2025អតីតមេដឹកនាំបក្សប្រឆាំង លោក សម រង្ស៊ី ជឿជាក់ថាតុលាការថៃ នឹងចេញដីកាចាប់ខ្លួនទីប្រឹក្សាមេដឹកនាំបក្សកាន់អំណាចលោក ហ៊ុន សែន ឈ្មោះ លី រតនៈរស្មី ដែលមានឈ្មោះជាភាសាថៃ ថា ស៊ុមវ៉ាំង បាំរុងគីត ដែលបានជួល និងវេរលុយទៅឱ្យឃាតករក្នុងពេលឆាប់ៗខាងមុខនេះ ដើម្បីអាចគេចផុតពីការបាត់ខ្លួនដោយសារត្រូវគេសម្លាប់។ លោក សម រង្ស៊ី សរសេរលើទំព័រហ្វេសប៊ុករបស់ខ្លួននៅថ្ងៃទី១៤ មករា នេះថា បើតុលាការថៃ មិនអាចចាប់ខ្លួនជនសង្ស័យ លី រតនៈរស្មី បានទេ គាត់ក៏ប្រហែលជាអាចនឹងក្លាយជាចំណីសត្វក្រពើដែរ ព្រោះករណីបែបនេះធ្លាប់កើតលើអង្គរក្សលោក ហ៊ុន សែន ឈ្មោះ ប្រេស៊ីល ម្តងរួចមកហើយ បន្ទាប់ពីជាប់ចោទថាបានសម្លាប់ហ្វូងបាតុករជាង ១៦នាក់ ក្នុងព្រឹត្តិការណ៍គប់គ្រាប់បែកដៃកាលពីអំឡុងឆ្នាំ១៩៩៧ កន្លងទៅនោះ។ លោក សម រង្ស៊ី អះអាងថា ការប្រគល់ជនសង្ស័យឈ្មោះ ពេជ្រ គឹមស្រ៊ិន និងជនជាតិខ្មែរឈ្មោះ លី រតនៈរស្មី ដែលមានឈ្មោះជាភាសាថៃ ថា ស៊ុមវ៉ាំង បាំរុងគីត (Sumvang […]ឌឹ ខេមបូឌា ដេលី
- អភិបាលរាជធានីដែលគេសង្ស័យជាប់ជំពាក់រឿងឃាតកម្មឆ្លងដែន ប្រាប់គ្រូឱ្យពន្យល់សិស្សអំពីសន្តិភាពរបស់លោក ហ៊ុន សែន January 15, 2025អភិបាលរាជធានីភ្នំពេញ លោក ឃួង ស្រេង ស្នើឱ្យលោកគ្រូអ្នកគ្រូនៅតាមគ្រឹះស្ថានសិក្សាទាំងអស់ ត្រូវពន្យល់សិស្សានុសិស្សឱ្យបានយល់ពីតម្លៃសន្តិភាពដែលលោក ហ៊ុន សែន ប្រធានព្រឹទ្ធសភារកបានមកដោយលំបាក ដើម្បីឱ្យពួកគេចូលរួមរក្សាសន្តិភាពនេះឲ្យបានគង់វង្ស។ ថ្លែងកាលពីថ្ងៃទី១៤ ខែមករា ឆ្នាំ២០២៥ ក្នុងឱកាសបិទសន្និបាតបូកសរុបវាយតម្លៃលទ្ធផលការងារអប់រំ យុវជន និងកីឡារាជធានីភ្នំពេញ ឆ្នាំសិក្សា២០២៣-២០២៤ និងទិសដៅការងារឆ្នាំសិក្សា២០២៤-២០២៥ នៅមន្ទីរអប់រំ យុវជន និងកីឡារាជធានីភ្នំពេញ ដោយមានការចូលរួមពីលោកគ្រូអ្នកគ្រូជាង ៥០០នាក់ លោក ឃួង ស្រេង ថ្លែងថា គ្រឹះស្ថានសិក្សាជាឆ្អឹងខ្នងដ៏រឹងមាំនៃប្រទេសជាតិដែលជាកន្លែងបណ្តុះបណ្តាលធនធានមនុស្សដើម្បីកសាងប្រទេស។ ប្រភពដដែលអះអាងថា លោកស្នើឱ្យលោកគ្រូអ្នកគ្រូនៅតាមគ្រឹះស្ថានសិក្សាទាំងអស់ ត្រូវពន្យល់សិស្សានុសិស្សឱ្យបានយល់ពីតម្លៃសន្តិភាពដែលលោក ហ៊ុន សែន រកបានមកដោយលំបាក ដើម្បីឱ្យពួកគាត់បានចូលរួមរក្សាសន្តិភាពនេះឱ្យបានគង់វង្ស។ លោក ឃួង ស្រេង ក៏បានជំរុញឱ្យលោកគ្រូអ្នកគ្រូចូលរួមជាមួយអាជ្ញាធរខណ្ឌទាំង១៤ ក្នុងការទប់ស្កាត់ក្មេងទំនើងនៅតាមសាលារៀន ការចូលរួមចលនាប្រឡងប្រណាំង ការរៀបចំសម្អាតអនាម័យបរិស្ថាននៅតាមសាលារៀនអនុវត្តឱ្យបានល្អផងដែរ។ កាលពីថ្ងៃទី៣០ ខែមីនា ឆ្នាំ២០២២ លោក ម៉ៅ ធនិន្ទ អភិបាលខេត្តកំពត ដែលល្បីឈ្មោះនៅលើបណ្ដាញសង្គមហ្វេសប៊ុកតាមរយៈវេទិកាដោះស្រាយជម្លោះតូចតាចដល់ពលរដ្ឋ និងជាក្មួយប្រសារបស់បុរសខ្លាំងខ្មែរ បង្គាប់ឲ្យនាយកសាលាទាំងអស់នៅក្នុងខេត្តកំពត ត្រូវទិញរូបថតលោក ហ៊ុន សែន […]ឌឹ ខេមបូឌា ដេលី
- តើរដ្ឋការលោក ដូណាល់ ត្រាំ អាចផ្ដួលរបបផ្ដាច់ការនៅវេណេហ្ស៊ុយអេឡា បានដែរឬទេ? January 15, 2025លោក នីកូឡា ម៉ាឌូរ៉ូ ដែលកាន់អំណាចនៅវេណេហ្ស៊ុយអេឡា តាំងពីឆ្នាំ២០១៣ បានស្បថចូលកាន់តំណែងជាប្រធានាធិបតីម្ដងទៀតកាលពីសប្ដាហ៍មុន ដែលជាការត្រួសត្រាយផ្លូវដឹកនាំប្រទេសហែកហួរដោយហិង្សា និងការរំលោភសិទ្ធិមនុស្សនេះ បន្តកាន់អំណាច ៦ឆ្នាំទៅមុខទៀត។ ពិធីស្បថចូលកាន់តំណែងប្រធានាធិបតីនៅវេណេហ្ស៊ុយអេឡា ទោះជាមានចែងនៅក្នុងរដ្ឋធម្មនុញ្ញប្រទេសនេះក្តី តែវាផ្ទុយនឹងប្រព័ន្ធប្រជាធិបតេយ្យសកល ព្រោះថាលោក ម៉ាឌូរ៉ូ កាន់អំណាច ២អាណត្តិកន្លងមក ហើយថែមមួយអាណត្តិទៀតនេះ សុទ្ធតែបានមកពីការវាយបំបាក់ស្មារតី ឆន្ទៈប្រជាជន ដែលមិនបានជ្រើសរើសជនផ្ដាច់ការរូបនេះឱ្យធ្វើមេដឹកនាំវេណេហ្ស៊ុយអេឡា នោះទេ។ លោក ម៉ាឌូរ៉ូ និងបក្សសង្គមនិយមរបស់លោក ឈ្នះឆ្នោតបានមកពីការលួចបន្លំការបោះឆ្នោត និងគាបសង្កត់សំឡេងប្រឆាំង។ ពិធីស្បថចូលកាន់អំណាចកាលពីថ្ងៃសុក្រ ទី១០ មករា ជាជ័យជម្នះរបស់ពួកផ្ដាច់ការ តែជាបរាជ័យនៃកម្លាំងប្រជាធិបតេយ្យសកល។ ពិធីស្បថចូលកាន់តំណែងរបស់លោក ម៉ាឌូរ៉ូ ប្រព្រឹត្តទៅនៅក្រោមបរិយាកាសរឹតបន្តឹងសន្តិសុខយ៉ាងខ្លាំង ព្រោះធ្វើឡើងបន្ទាប់ពីមនុស្សរាប់ម៉ឺននាក់បានចុះថ្នល់ធ្វើបាតុកម្មប្រឆាំងលោក ម៉ាឌូរ៉ូ ដែលពួកគេចោទប្រកាន់ថាបានប្លន់ជ័យជម្នះពីគណបក្សប្រឆាំង។ សមាជិកនយោបាយគណបក្សប្រឆាំងត្រូវចាប់ឃាត់ខ្លួនថែមទៀត ចំណែកការប្រមូលផ្ដុំធ្វើបាតុកម្មប្រឆាំងរដ្ឋាភិបាល ត្រូវហាមឃាត់។ យ៉ាងណា លោក ម៉ាឌូរ៉ូ អះអាងថា ខ្លួនជាអ្នកទទួលជ័យជម្នះនៅក្នុងការបោះឆ្នោតកាលពីខែកក្កដា ឆ្នាំ២០២៤ ខណៈដែលប្រទេសវេណេហ្ស៊ុយអេឡា ស្ថិតនៅក្រោមការដឹកនាំរបស់លោក ស្ថិតក្រោមការដាក់ទណ្ឌកម្មយ៉ាងធ្ងន់ធ្ងរពីក្រុមបស្ចិមប្រទេស មានសហរដ្ឋអាមេរិក អង់គ្លេស កាណាដា សហភាពអឺរ៉ុប រួមនឹងប្រទេសក្នុងតំបន់អាមេរិកឡាទីន […]ឌឹ ខេមបូឌា ដេលី
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- Lao Art Museum Draws Praise, Criticism Over High Entry Fee, Construction Delays January 16, 2025The new Lao Art Museum officially opened on 5 January in Vientiane’s Nonsaart village, Xaythany district. Construction of the Museum began in 2021 with a budget of over USD 50 million. Covering 80 hectares, the museum complex currently features four zones, including the information building and a reception area, an arts and culture exhibition hall, […]Oulayvanh Sisounonth
- COSRX Successfully Concluded Its 8th TikTok Campaign: #TheArbutinSerumDay Challenge, Celebrating The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum January 16, 2025NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — COSRX, the dermatologist-approved skincare brand, proudly announces the success of its 8th TikTok campaign, the #TheArbutinSerumDay Challenge, commemorating the release of its newest innovation, The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum. The campaign, which ran from December 13th to 21st, 2024, wrapped up with 100 winners announced on January 13, […]Laotian Times
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup: mainlanders saved by soft penalty in Guangzhou leg January 15, 2025Hongkongers in good shape for second leg at home after the first encounter finishes all square.
- HK100 ultra-marathon runner hopes her elite exploits after giving birth ‘inspire women’ January 15, 2025Veronika Leng won TransLantau 50km the year after having her daughter, and now aims to improve her time in 100km race.
- Hong Kong triathlete Brown felt ‘alone, scared’ after nearly losing finger in trail fall January 15, 2025Bailee Brown needs 15 stitches and still can’t feel part of right hand after serious injury during training run, but vows to bounce back.
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- Mayor Chiang Presides Over the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Xinyi-Wenshan Section of Circular Line East Section January 14, 2025On December 24, at the Muzha Zoo parking lot, DORTS hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for Circular line east section contract CF763. Mayor Chiang Wan-an presided over the ceremony and guests from all walks of life were invited to burn incense and pray for a safe start to the project. DORTS stated that the east section […]
- Overview of Taipei City Factory Registration January 12, 2025As of Dec. 2024, the number of legally registered factories in the City was 892 wherein 122 are manufacturers of computers, electronic and optical products; 114 are manufacturers of fabricated metal products; 113 are manufacturers of food products; 70 are printing and reproduction factories of recorded media; 72 are manufacturers of machinery and equipment; […]
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New Zealand
New Zealand health ministry: Ministry of Health NZ.
Sport New Zealand – Ihi Aotearoa (sportnz.org.nz)
Mental Health in New Zealand: Mental Health Foundation
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Sydney, Australia – What an incredible weekend! 48 Corporate Crews, 6 International/Interstate/Social Crew, 3500 paddlers and over 100,000 visitors! In Darling Harbour, the heart of scenic City of Sydney, the opening ceremony of the Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boats Festival held from 16-18 February 2024 featured a traditional Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony by Gadigal elders followed by an Eye Dotting Ceremony and Blessing of the Waters by Guests of Honour City of Sydney’s Deputy Lord Mayor Robert Kok, Acting Consul General of People’s Republic of China Yu Jie, Director of Hong Kong Economic Trade Office Trista Lim, CEO Office of Sport Karen Jones and CEO Sport NSW Stuart Hodge accompanied by CEO Dragon Boats NSW David Krantz and Chair Community Bank Darling Square Raymond Tai.
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Official website: communitybanksydney.com/sydney-dragon-boat-festival/
Credits
Pont3 Jennifer Bolster, Evan Calvert, Rachael Bird
Haymarket Chamber of Commerce Vincent Lim
Emcees Dion Woo, Matt Phelps & Nicole Shore Impact 100, Oscar Sanchez-Cardenas, Mario J. Silvera, Valerie Khoo, Jasmine Low
Your Community Bank Darling Square team
Daniel Ye, Nataly Lozano Arango, Penny Bellach, Parul Raina, Andy Lee, Leon Ho, Kelly Mak
communitybanksydney.com
Executive Producers
Raymond Tai, Raymond Seeto, Vinh Lam, Ashley L., Mario J. Silvera, Valerie Khoo
Sydney Drone Footage courtesy Canva Pro Stock Library
Images Credit Community Bank Darling Square / Dragon Boats New South Wales / Kaz Watson
Music The Beat Is Gonna Set You Free Duckmaw Epidemic Sounds via Canva Pro Stock Audio
Camera | Drone | Editor Rolando Oporto
Editor | Susheel Younas
Writer | Producer | Director Jasmine Low
gointernationalgroup.com | An EQn Activation Film Studios production.
See you in 2025! Save the date 7-9 February 2025.
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